1943 – July 15, USAAF B-24D end of runway sea crash, Castle Harbour, Bermuda   —     11

Compiled by Wayne Blanchard; last edit 5-4-2024 for upload to: http://www.usdeadlyevents.com/

–11 Forbes, Keith A. Bermuda’s aviation history and pioneers (website). 11-3-2012 update.

Narrative Information

Baugher: “Consolidated PB4Y Liberator….32041 (ex USAAF B-24D 42-40440, VB-105) crashed after takeoff Bermuda Jul 15, 1943. Crew killed.” (Baugher, Joseph F.  US Navy and US Marine Corps BuNos Third Series (30147 to 39998). 8-6-2012 revision.)

Forbes: “32041 (ex USAAF B-24D 42-40440, VB-105) crashed at sea, in Castle Harbour, at the end of the military base runway, after takeoff Bermuda. 11 Crew killed.” (Forbes, Keith Archibald. Bermuda’s aviation history and pioneers (website). 11-3-2012 update.)

Sources

Baugher, Joseph F. US Navy and US Marine Corps BuNos Third Series (30147 to 39998). 8-6-2012 revision. Accessed at: http://www.joebaugher.com/navy_serials/thirdseries4.html

Forbes, Keith Archibald. Bermuda’s aviation history and pioneers (website). 11-3-2012 update. Accessed 11-5-2012 at: http://www.bermuda-online.org/aviation.htm